Evidence supporting the use of: Clerodendron
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Clerodendron, particularly Clerodendrum serratum and related species, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and folk medicine in South and Southeast Asia. The leaves and sometimes the whole plant are applied topically to abrasions, wounds, and skin ailments. In Ayurveda, it is known as "Bharangi," and its leaves are often crushed and used as poultices to promote healing of minor cuts and abrasions, reduce inflammation, and prevent infection.

The traditional rationale is based on observations of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which have been documented in ethnobotanical surveys and Ayurvedic texts. However, scientific studies specifically investigating Clerodendron's efficacy for treating abrasions are limited. Some laboratory research has demonstrated that extracts of Clerodendrum species possess wound healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activities in animal models and in vitro settings. For example, certain extracts have shown to enhance wound contraction and epithelialization in rats, supporting their traditional application.

Despite these findings, robust clinical data in humans are lacking, and most evidence remains preclinical or anecdotal. Thus, while there is traditional justification and some preliminary scientific support for Clerodendron’s use in treating abrasions, the overall evidence is moderate and primarily based on long-standing traditional use.

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